Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #98V281000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V281000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 348 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/FMVSS 121, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with automatic transmissions and an optional shift selector with a park brake position. these vehicles do not comply with the emergency brake system requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake system." if the secondary air system is drained, the spring brakes will apply and the ability to apply, release, and modulate the service brakes will be lost.

Corrective Action

Dealers will repair the brake system on these vehicles.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V281000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 1998-11-05T00:00:00

Subject: Freightliner/fmvss 121

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 348

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with automatic transmissions and an optional shift selector with a park brake position. these vehicles do not comply with the emergency brake system requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake system." if the secondary air system is drained, the spring brakes will apply and the ability to apply, release, and modulate the service brakes will be lost.

Consequence Summary: Increased braking effort will be required, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will repair the brake system on these vehicles.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 98V281000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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